Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

The controller within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other national data protection laws is:

2. Collection and Storage of Personal Data

2.1 When visiting the website

When you access this website, the browser used on your device automatically sends information to our server. This information is temporarily stored in a log file. The following data is collected without your intervention and stored until it is automatically deleted:

• IP address of the requesting device
• Date and time of access
• Name and URL of the file retrieved
• Website from which access was made (referrer URL)
• Browser used and, where applicable, the operating system of your device

Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, based on our legitimate interest in ensuring a smooth connection, system security, and technical administration.

2.2 When contacting us

When you contact us by email (e.g. for sponsorship inquiries sent to mschoenrock@gate-alliance.com), the data you provide (your email address, and where applicable your name and phone number) is stored by us to answer your questions. The legal basis is Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in responding to your inquiry).

2.3 Registration / Ticket purchase

As part of registering for GATE FUTURE 2026, we collect the data required to perform the contract (name, company, position, email, and billing address where applicable). Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR for the performance of the participation contract.

3. Disclosure of Data

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties for purposes other than those listed below. We will only share your personal data with third parties if:

• you have given your express consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR),
• disclosure is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (Art. 6 (1) lit. b GDPR),
• there is a legal obligation to disclose (Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR),
• disclosure is necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, and there is no reason to assume that you have an overriding interest worthy of protection in not disclosing your data (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR).

4. Cookies

This website uses no tracking or marketing cookies. Only technically necessary cookies are used where required for the operation of the website. These cookies are set on the basis of § 25 (2) TTDSG and do not require consent.

Should further technologies be used in the future (e.g. analytics, embedded videos), your consent will be obtained beforehand.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)
• Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority regarding our processing of your personal data. The competent authority is the Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information.

6. Right to Object

If your personal data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests pursuant to Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR, you have the right to object to the processing pursuant to Art. 21 GDPR, provided there are grounds arising from your particular situation. To exercise your right to object, an email to info@gate-alliance.com is sufficient.

7. Data Security

During your visit to our website, we use the widely used SSL/TLS method in conjunction with the highest encryption level supported by your browser. In addition, we secure our website and other systems through technical and organizational measures against loss, destruction, access, modification, or distribution of your data by unauthorized persons.

8. Updates and Changes to This Privacy Policy

This privacy policy is currently valid. Due to the further development of our website and offers, or due to changed legal or regulatory requirements, it may become necessary to amend this privacy policy. The current privacy policy can be accessed on this page at any time.